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Albaugh Building, Westminster Nd Burned Feb 10, 1887

but the requisite means to do so have never
been furnished. Such provision is an alb
soute necessity. If hose were thus placed,
fires could be speedily extinguished; whereas
N.ay in waiting for hose from the central sta
ton might prove most disastrous. In time OF
fire there could be concentration of efforts,
and the risk of loss be materially lessened. Ii
more hose had been at hand on Thursday
morning two more streams could have been
poured on the burning building
NOTES.
President Seabrook, of the Fire Depart
ment, had his eyebrows burned off during the
fire.
Many persons from the country mounted
horses and rode into the city while the fire
was raging. Many more came in later i'll the
day.
4. E. Hruleys loss falls most heavily upon
him. He was intending to take out more in
surance, but delayed too long.
The night before the fire Geo. w. Albaugh
stamped $500 worth of cigars and intended
shipping them in the morning. He had no.
600 burnt up with the building. He had also
sold some goods to be delivered Thursday
morning
But for the water-works one-third of West
minister would to-day be in ashes. Every
body should use the water and encourage the
company.
During the fire coffee was furnished the
fremen by Mrs Hashabiah Haines and Mrs.
| Mary Wilson.
The walls of the burnt building were prop
ed up yesterday afternoon, to prevent acct
dent, by order of the city authorities A
Klinedenst superintendent the work.
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GIST ITEMS.
Death of an Enterprising Citizen and Christian
Gentleman,

Mr.. Joseph H. Wheeler died at his resi-
| dence, near Gist p. o., February 9th, after
five weeks illness, aged "A years, months
and 81 days. In the death of Mr.. Wheeler we
have lost citizen whose place cannot be
easily filled. He was an enterprising citizen,
and a faithful, active and Jealous church
member. Harmony Grove Church, of which
he was member, will greatly miss him.
Whenever any improvement was to be made,
or any measure to be considered in the interest
of the congregation, Mr.. Wheeler was among
aidse VINO mad the matter IN charge, and he I
did not only assist in the management of af
fairs, but he also contributed literally of his
means. When in good health he was always
found in his place during divine Service. He
was greatly interested in Sunday School work,
and never appeared better pleased than when
engaged in something that would be beneficial
to the young. His remains were laid to rest
last Monday in Bethesda burying ground, in
the presence of large concourse of people. |
The funeral service was conducted by Rev.
L. A. Warfeld, of Westminster Theological
Seminary, assisted by the Rev. Mr.. Truit
The Rev. Mr.. Warfeld preached an able ser
mon from Gen., 9Th chapter and part of the
22nd verse. In the course of his discourse
the minister referred with much feeling to the
noble life and character of the deceased.
AT present writing Mrs. I. M. Bellison is
lying very i'll. !
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Union Mills Items.

Mr.. David Leppo, an aged citizen, Of the
vicinity of Silver Run, is lying in a critical
condition.
Mr.. F. NJ. Hall, merchant and postmaster,
of this place for the past ten years, has pur-
chased farm near Finksburg station, on the
W. NJ. R. R., containing 70 acres, from B. f.
McGlone. Mr.. Hall will move to his farm
about the LIST of April. Mr.. George w.
Yeiser, as previously reported, has bought
Mr. Halls store and will take possession when
Mr.. Hall vacates it.
On Sunday last Rev. J. G. Moss, pastor of
the Reformed congregation at Silver Run,
preached sermon, celebrating his tenth year
pastorate of that charge. During this time
he baptized 369 children.
Our fields are bare again of snow, and thus
far the grain does not appear to be hurt by
the winter. Some of our farmers are blowing
this week.
Mr.. Samuel W. Erb, of this place, slaugh-
tered a mammoth poker recently, weighing
66S lbs. During the slaqghtering season Mr..
David Crowl killed II, aggregating 1898 lbs,
the heaviest weighing 455 and 5 more weigh
ing more than 300-a number of these were
spring pigs. Mr.. P. c. Wolfe killed 5, one
weighing 10 and ONE 3l9 and the others less.
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North Lineboro' Items.

DroSck has purchased from H. S. Sticl
lie Barthold property that ne thought a
sheriff sale recently.
J. D. Sharer, of Springville, Carroll county,
is repairing his grist mill, and is putting in
new machinery for making roller flour.
Edwin Forty, while trying to skin musk
rat, cut finger at the joint, and it may prove
fatal.
The Baltimore and Harrisburg Railroad
Company had a wreck on Wednesday between
Lineboro and Alesia. There were three
cars wrecked loaded with gram. One of the
cars was thrown into the Gunpowder Falls.
Quite a number of farmers are hauling their
sleepers to the Northern Central Railroad,
owing to better prices.
Peter Lucabaugh lost a very valuable COW
last week. The COW was valued at $50.
Tobias Wolfgang and Mr.. CAN'T, Jr., are
going west shortly.
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MANCHESTER ITEMS.
Slight Fire-Fair and Festival-Death of an

A slight fire occurred at the residence Of
William Trout last Saturday morning, which
but for the timely discovery, might have
proven quite disastrous; as that part of tow
is thickly built. Mrs. Trout was atteGffhig to
her household work when shes vas attracted
! bvn5 screams of her child, and upon going
into the bedroom, found the room full of
smoke and box standing near the stovepipe
and the wood work of the mantel all ablaze.
She gave an alarm and the fire was extinguish
ed by neighbors.
The Manchester Drum Corps purpose hold
ing fair and festival in Odd Fellows Hall
on Washington's Birthday.
George K Frank removed the remains of
his father, mother, son and two grandchild
rem from the burying ground of the Metho.
dist Church, in this place, last Monday and
re inferred them in the burying ground of the
U. B. Church at Miller's Station.
Mrs Martha Stansbury, widow of the late
Joseph Stansbury of Westminster, died last
Saturday, aged 81 years. The deceased had
been sick but was not thought dangerously
ILL., On Thursday of last week, she remarked
that Saturday would be her birthday and that
she wished to live to her S4th birthday, but
she would die on that day.
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Sam,s Crack Items.

A number have sown their garden seed,
preparatory for their spring gardening.
Henry Munshour, who is the regular mail
carrier between Libertytown and Westmin-
ster has secured the services of Charles
Greenholtz to carry it from this place to
Westminster and back during the spring
months.
John Ecker, a young farmer near here,
lost horse from collie on last Sunday night.
Sans Creek, at this season, affords great
deal of pleasure to the fishermen, who seem
to be interchangeable in their efforts is catching
the sucker. Since the weather has been
spring like they will take their hook and line
and in short time have large string of fine
suckers measuring from eight to fifteen
inches
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Carlisle handsomely
entertained select company of young folks
at their residence on last Wednesday.
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Ornhans, Court.

Monday, February William Fowble,
executor of Erasmus Fowble, deceased, re-
turned additional inventory goods and chat
tells, and list of debts.
Tuesday, February s.-Report of sale Of
real estate of Elias Brothers, deceased, finally
ratified.
Letters of administration on the estate of
David H. Sharrer, deceased, were granted to
Joseph Sharrer.
Charles Il. Lauver, administrator d. b. n.
C. t. a. of Nancy Manning, deceased, settled
LIST account.
Nathan l. Gorsuch, executor of Mary A.
Keefer, deceased, returned inventory of goods
and chattels, inventory of money and list of
debts, and received order to notify creditors,
order to sell real estate, and order to sell goods
and chattes.
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TayIorsyille Items.

Albert Franklin is about to sell his farm
near this place and move to Baltimore, where
he intends going in the grocery and provision
business We wish him success.
George Grimes, residing near this place,
lost a valuable mare on Sunday.
Charles Crawford, the young man who was
so badly hurt, is able to be out. He and
Nicholas A. Farver contemplate going west
in the spring.
w. L. Crawford, our new and enterprisiug
young merchant, is doing fourishing bust
ness. He intends running huckster wagon
in connection with his store.
The roads are almost impossible in this
vicinity.
DR.. r. o. D. Warfeld who has been con-
fined to the house for two weeks is able to be
out again.
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Personal.

Miss Nellie Parran, of Calvert county, is
visiting her sister, Mrs George NJ. Pearce,
on Court street.
School Examiner Diifenbaugh has gone to
Indiana to look after the estate left by an
uncle. He will be absent month or more.
Col. and Mrs. VIM. A. McKellip will leave
next week for the Arkansas Hot Springs
The Colonel hopes to get relief from rheu-
matte troubles.
Rev. S. B. Pond, rector Of Ascension
Church, went to New York on Monday, on
visit to his mother. He will return to-day.
Miss Herring, of Cross Keys, Virginia, is
visiting her cousin, Miss Florence Herring,
ll3 East Main street.
Mr.. John Cooper, well-known news
paper man of the Eastern Shore, has been In
Westminster for week or more.
Miss Sophie Spalding, of Baltimore, for
merly of this city, is to be married next
Wednesday to Dr. Mitchell, young ID. d.
s., of the Monumental City.
Miss Ella r. Jones, of walnut Grove, u
Patapsco Neck, Baltimore county, is visiting
/ Mrs. C. j. Shellman, Main street.
Jos. w. Berret is in Baltimore, where he
went some days ago to have a surgical opera
ton performed.
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Watldinp RailS.

Correspondence of the Democratic Advocated
HAGERsTowN, Mp, Feb. Z, 1S87.-Among
the social events in this town the past week
was the marriage on last Thursday, February
Bird, of Miss Ada NJ. Seigman, daughter of S.
T. Seigman, Esq, of this city, and Mr.. Chas.
G. Parker, of Wilmington, Delaware, former
ly of Westminster. The wedding took place
at the residence of the BRIDES parents. in the
presence of number of relatives and friends.
Rev. Alexander Alison, pastor of the Presby-
terrain Church, performed the marriage cere-
mony. Mr.. Edwin l.. Seigman, brother of
the bride, officiated as best man, and Miss
Salie Frank as bridesmaid.
The bride was the recipient of a number of
handsome presents, of which the following is
a partial list:
Mr.. S. I. Seigman, ~dsome china tea and
dinner set; Mrs. S. n. Seigman, set silver
table spoons; Mrs. 7. Parker, of Westminster,
Md, set silver teaspoons, splendid crochet
bed spread, crochet tidy and set of table mats;
Mr.. and Mrs. w. V. l.. Seigman, of Vine
land, N. j., silver dinner caster and one
dozen linen table napkins; Mr.. John Lander
bach, of Vinton, Iowa, silver picket caster;
Mr.. j. A. C. Bond. of Westminster, Md, one
dozen silver knives and forks, and carving
knife and fork; Mr.. Hugo E. Fiddis, West
minister, Md, one pair table napkin rings;
Miss Gertie Benner, set of fine table napkins;
Miss Mary Cramer, set table mats; Mr.. Edwin
Seigman, individual table casters; by the
groom, splendid silver dish and butter knife;
Mrs. Silas Frank, set china dinner plates;
Mrs. Katie Hotz, of Lancaster, Pa, set silver
teaspoons; Miss Salle Frank, handsome
bronze clock; Miss Della Hotz, of Lancaster,
Pa, two pair linen fowls, Miss Cora Segman,
full set of table linen.
The happy couple left for Baltimore at $50
D. M, via. the w. NJ. R. r. From Balti-
more they go to Wilmington, Del, where
they intend to make their future home.
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I'D higbIv esteemed citizen of Westfdissss
died at his residence, near Baltimore city, on
W. morning at clock, in the S6th
yeor of his age. In county where ne is SO
vol known. and where for so many years ne
,,r.cticed medicine and was the leading phy,
sician, the news of his death Will De receiver
with sorrow by large circle OF uevoteu
friends. A true friend, a consistent Ghrlstlan'
a good and kind physician and a nope senSG
This community. Born at Sans Greek, Fred
er;ck county, now Carroll, in Nov rs. 1871,
he commenced the study OF medicine IN the
Office of Dr.. Samuel Baker, of Baltimore, ana
aftcrward graduated at the University OF Ma
rvland and commenced its practice near ms
! home ut Sam's Greek. He afterward moved
to New Windsor, and then to New lorh'
4 finally settling in Westminster, where ne prac'
\ ticed until few years after the war, when ne
] moved to Baltimore, where he re'lreu roii
/ practice and lived a retired hte.
4 He was the son of Alexander and Jemima
r War6eld. who were closely identified with the
4 early history of Methodism i'll this country,
4 and whose house was the home OF the pioneer
iI,bishops and itnerant preachers. he was con
4 ,verted in early youth, and united with the
H Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he was
4 an honored and consistent member unul ms
death, holding the responsible and important
4 nOsltlOnS OF steward anu r6cOIulHS ooSiSt"iJi
and was closely connected with her Interests.
He was for many years President OF the
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank, and
until his death member of the board OF the
Baltimore and Reisterstown Turnpike Com
pany. During his long and useful life he was
noted for his hospitality, and his house was
the home of the itinerant preacher, and ever
open to his friends, where they always received
4 a cordial welcome. He was a man of warm
affection, and retained and valued his TRENDS,
and took an interest in all that related to ms
\ former home and associations. Although IN
failing health during the past few years, his
strong intellect remained unchanged, and his
tall, handsome form unbent by the infrmities
/ of age. He was remarkable both tor his
! mental and physical strength to the last, ana
leaves behind him an antarnished record oil
4 long and useful life. ~.
ri Dr.. Warfield was three times married. His
\ first wife was Miss Hannah Hollingsworth, OF
+ Baltimore; his second wife Miss Annie Bond,
, ! daughter of Rev. Thomas E. Bond, of Baltl-
, more, and sister of Judge Hugh Lenox Bond
his third wife, who survives him, was Miss
! Olivia Baker, daughter of Judge VIM. Baker
/ of ''Friendsbury,'' near Baltimore, and sister
: of r. j. and Chas. J. Baker, of Baltimore
, | One daughter, Mrs. Fannie II. Gorsuch; one
granddaughter, Mrs. DR.. W. H. II. Campbell
of Baltimore county, and four great grand
e children survive him. His niece, the wife
e Rev. Chas. A. Reid, resides in Westminster
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weather RECORD for the week.

February 5-mercury &c at a. m. and 81
at p. M. cloudy, with light snow and rain.
February 6-mercury % at a. m. and A at
2 p. M; cloudy, with occasional light rain.
February mercury 46 at a. m. and 50 at
p. M; cloudy, with occasional light rain.
February s-mercury SO at a. m. and AZ at
p. m; cloudy, with occasional light rain,
February 9-mercury 40 at a. m. and 40 at
. p. M; generally clear. February l0-mer-
cuxs SO at Z a. M and 50 at 2 p. m.S cloudy
after sunrise, with rain from $50 to p. NJ,
followed by clearing weather. Fehrury liz
meIenry So at a. m. and 62 at u M; cloudy
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The Milk Trade of Carroll.

The milk business of Carroll is very consid-
cradle, and furnishes many farmers with ready
cash all the year round. Large quantities are
shipped to Baltimore daily from along the
lines of the three railroads that traverse the
county-the Western Maryland, the Baltimore
L. Ohio and the Baltimore & Harrisburg.
The heaviest shipments are via the Western
Maryland railroad, and reports of one days
shipment from the various stations show an
aggregate of 2,301 gallons sent to the Monu-
mental City.
from each station on the day above referred
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Wakefield Items.

John Haines, who was very illwith typhoid
fever, is able to sit up.
George 0. Brilliant, assistant postmaster
here, will probably take the office the LIST of
April.
Vernon, little son of Basil Smith, while
handling a revolver few days ago, acciden-
tally shot himself through the left hand.
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rANRYroWN ITEMS.

NeW odFf1B5
The foundation for the new Savings lnstl-
tuition has been dug, and is ready for the
masons and carpenters. 1t will be finished
shortly, and ready for occupancy in few
weeks. This bank will give an opportunity
to the young folks ofdepositing small amount
every week, and chance, therefore, to save
instead of spending.
Messrs Motter & Kemfer, the butchers,
have sold their fixtures and rented their meat
store to Messrs Patterson & Horner, of EN-
mittsburg. The latter will take possession
next week.
Mr.. Louis ReindoIlar, the druggist, desires
to sell his goods and go west. Such is the
latest rumor.
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Finksburg Items.

i The pulpit or ny! Zion Church was filleC
a few Sundays ago by Rer.--l- Gran don, tray
cling preacher of the NJ. E. S. Churc1&
part of his sermon bore particularly upon the
temperance cause, of which he is Jealous
advocate. While here he was the guest of A.
Lester.
The postoffice of this place was moved on
the first of this month to d. Hahn's storeroom,
near his residence, he having previously re-
ceived his commission as postmaster. Dick
son Lester is his assistant. They have
stocked the store with cigars, tobacco, &c.
II. Bowers, who has been a tenant on Ma
gruder Wilson'S farm for FIVE years, has rented
the farm for this year, Mr.. Wilson having
decided to give up farming for the present
VIM. Caple has moved to Baltimore, where
he has lately been appointed assistant letter
carrier.
Charlie King, who has been an invalid for
the past two years, is in Baltimore receiving
medical treatment.
There has been more sickness in this vicinity
this winter than for some time past. Com
paratively few of the cases, however, have
been of serious character. Mrs. VIM.
Stocksdale, who was partially paralyzed few
weeks ago, is at this time suffering from an
attack of pne ammonia. Whooping- cough pre-
walls to some extent.
Miss Molie Siftou, of Mechanicstown, and
Miss Maggie Goodwin, of Westminster, are
visiting their relative, Mrs. W. Zepp.
Robt Moores is spending some time in
Norfolk, Va, and vicinity, with relatives and
friends
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TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscri-
bers have obtained from the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, in Maryland, letters tes-
tamentary on the Personal Estate of
BENJAMIN LIPPY,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscribers, on or before the 9Th day ofSeptem-
Der, 1887; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 31st day of
January, 1886.
LEWIS B. LIPPY,
EDMUND LIPPY,
feb 5:4t* Executors.
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TO cREDIToRs.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
ministration on the Personal Estate of
JAMES WILSON ENGLAR,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber, on or before the 29th day of August,
1887; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this oath day of
January, 1887.
MORDECAI C. McKINSTRY,
jan29 At Administrator.
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By virtue of the -
will and testament OF Pereress,
ceased, also an order of the Orphans CoufN
of Carroll county, the undersigned, as actingN
executors, will sell at public sale, on the
premises lately occupied by Rebecca Myers,
now deceased, situate in Myers district, Car
roll county, Nd, about one-quarter oil a mule
from the county road leading from the Littles,
town turnpike road to the Bachman's MIL
road, about one mile from said turnpike road,
and adjoining the land of David Crowl, Peter
Frock and others, on
Saturday, Goth day of February, A. ID. 1887,
at u o'clock, NJ, the following property
First, parcel of land containing
10 ACRES AND SQUARE PERCHES,
more or less. The Improvements thereon are
2-story Log Dwelling House,
AL&M-l, small barn, spring house, &C;
M6L orchard Of apple and other fruit
Is trees; there is due proportion
of meadow and woodland.
Second. wood lot containing 16 acres and
26 perches of land, more or less. Inns is eX1
celient woodland, and worthy the attention OF
purchasers. This lot is situate on the road
leading to the county road leading from Union
Mills to Hanover, Pa, and adjoining the land
of Michael Dietz, Samuel Shaeffer and others,
and is about five miles from Union Mills.
Also the following personal property
bedsteads and bedding, ! bureau, 2 tables, |
stand, cooking stove, ten plate stove and
pine, clock, sink, chairs, carpeting, looking
glass, churn, knives, forks, axe, mattock'
Chains, and a variety of other articles too
numerous to mention.
All the aforesaid property will be sold on
the premises first above described:
Terms of Sale of the Real Estate-Qne-
third cash on the day of sale or on the ratili-
cation thereof, one-third in one year and the
other one-third in two years from the day OF
sale; the credit payments to be secured by the
notes of the purchaser or purchasers, with
approved security, bearing interest from the
Terms of Sale of the Personal Property, All
sums of SIS and under, cash; on all sums above
SIS credit of six months will be given, on notes
with approved security, bearing interest from
the day of sale. ,nc
EMANUEL MYERS,
JEREMIAH MYERS,
Acting Executors.
]. w. Earhart and Chas 7. Reifsnider, Agents
and Attorneys. R. c. Matthews, Auc.
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